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Would you recommend modification of radiation dose or fields in a breast cancer patient in which radiation is recommended who has had prior total body irradation?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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I have treated few patients and have not modified as total dose with TBI is usually 12 Gy or below

only thing I have done is make sure heart and lung constraints are strictly met to reduce additional risk of cardiac or lung morbidity

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